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About Juniper Springs Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 76
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (594)
What Guests Are Saying
Juniper Springs Recreation Area is a beautiful natural destination, ideal for summer visits with its refreshing springs and scenic kayaking on Juniper Run. Campgrounds are generally well-maintained and offer a peaceful atmosphere, with friendly staff enhancing the experience. However, some facilities, like the wooden boardwalks and bathrooms, require repairs, and visitors should be cautious of ticks and occasional overcrowding in popular areas.
What Guests Are Saying
Juniper Springs Recreation Area is a beautiful natural destination, ideal for summer visits with its refreshing springs and scenic kayaking on Juniper Run. Campgrounds are generally well-maintained and offer a peaceful atmosphere, with friendly staff enhancing the experience. However, some facilities, like the wooden boardwalks and bathrooms, require repairs, and visitors should be cautious of ticks and occasional overcrowding in popular areas.
Review Summary
Teresa D
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: SAND
Juniper Springs campground is fantastic! We stayed in the Sand Loop, which seemed to give each site more privacy. Water spigots are dispersed throughout, so there’s just a short walk necessary. The springs are crystal clear and beautiful. We didn’t swim, but we did kayak the 7 mile run…awesome! All of the staff we encountered were welcoming and informative. We’ll be back for sure!
Mark P
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: TROP
They put me in the wrong style of campsite, my fire pit was broken. Every aspect of park closed. All trails and boardwalks closed for repairs. Locals said its been like that for a long time because they dont want to put money into anything. All signage is worn and almost un-readable. I did NOT have a good time the week i was there. i left early because of it all.
Jeanne D
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: FERN
Site 069 was spacious and shady. We had plenty of space, but a bit more vegetation between the sites would have been welcome. It's a beautiful park with easy access to hiking and the springs. The bathroom was clean but you need to hold the handle down to keep the water flowing. It's hard to get a good shower! Also, almost all the wonderful features such as boardwalks, bridges, outdoor theater, etc. are in serious disrepair and closed. In spite of the inconveniences, we had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the park, and found the location convenient to a local town to restock and refresh.
William M
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: SAND
Bathrooms didn't work consistently. Paddling Juniper spring, Silver Spring and Ocklawaha River is awesome!
Zara u
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: TROP
Nice leafy spacious campsite, springs are nice but shame the boardwalk wasn't open. Fabulous kayaking on the river with pick up included
Kristina O
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: SAND
Beautiful campsites. Wish website was kept up to date - we would have loved to have kayaked, but didn't plan on it as website says that kayaking services are closed, which is not true.
joseph l
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TROP
Jacqueline at the ranger check-in station was extremely helpful. The park ranger who informed me of the accident on route 40 was also extremely helpful. Both were very kind, considerate and easy and welcoming to talk to.
David B
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: TROP
Very beautiful facility. Clean showers and excellent water. Definitely would love to make another reservation.
Nancy W
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SAND
Very beautiful place. Loved my stay there
William L
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: FERN
Pros: friendly and helpful staff, nice wooded surroundings, clean restrooms and showers, well maintained campsites
Cons: road noise (loud mufflers, motorcycles) into the late night, fairly congested tent camping spaces (neighbor's tent about 15 feet from mine), loud music from distant neighbors
Location Juniper Springs Rec Area
Address:
26701 East Hwy 40
Silver Springs, FL, 34488
United States
From I-75, take Highway 40 east through Ocala and Silver Springs for approximately 36 miles to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area.
From I-95, take the Ocala/Silver Springs Exit (Highway 40) west for approximately 37 miles to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area.
From the intersection of Highway 40 and Highway 19, the campground is 4.5 miles west on Highway 40. The entrance is on the north side of Highway 40.
Juniper Springs Recreation Area is accessible via Highway 40, which connects to I-75 and I-95. It is located approximately 4.5 miles west of the intersection of Highway 40 and Highway 19.
Elevation: 13 feet
23 mi drive to downtown Silver Springs (about 29 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Campground gate is closed and locked from to . Campers who check-in after the gatehouse is closed must visit the Gatehouse the next morning to complete their check-in to their site. Failure to do so will lead to a 'no show' charge to your reservation and potential forfeiture of site.
- Camp sites must be occupied first night of reservation
- Each campsite can hold a MAXIMUM of 2 tents and 5 campers. Maximum 2 vehicles per site (campers included); extra vehicles must park in overflow/overnight parking area and will be charged $9 per vehicle, per night
- NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER
- Generators are not allowed to run during quiet hours.
- No off-road vehicles allowed within the campground
- Bears and raccoons frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. Failure to comply with this regulation can result in immediate ejection from campground without refund.
- Dogs/pets are allowed in campground only and must be leashed and supervised at all times. No dogs/pets allowed in day-use area, bathrooms, boardwalk and canoe run.
- Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the day-use area.We ask that guests be courteous of one another and limit floats in the swimming area to under 60 inches across. Please be aware the boardwalk remains closed due to age and hurricane damage.
- Children weighing less than 40 lbs are not allowed in rental canoes. No disposable items allowed on the canoe run (i.e., food wrappers, styrofoam coolers, cans, bottles, etc.) Only re-usable containers are allowed.
- Private canoe and kayak launches are at a fee and limited to 30 total vessels per day. Vessels must be launch BEFORE 1:00 p.m. daily. JUNIPER RUN IS NOT FOR BEGGINERS. IT IS A WILDERNESS AREA AND MECHANICAL TOOLS ARE NOT PERMITTED, SO THE RUN REMAINS WILD.
- Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- As per Forestry Department regulations, fines will result from the following infractions: - Leaving unattended coolers and food. These items must be in bear boxes or fully shut vehicles - Leaving burning or smoldering fires when exiting campsite. - Improperly parked vehicles
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
